Archive for Attractions
Coral Castle
Posted by: | CommentsCoral Castle – Located near Homestead, the castle is comprised of numerous coral stones, each weighing several tons. Many of the castle structures are notable, including machines to tell time, home-made air conditioners, and a nine-ton revolving door. Psychic Day is the first Saturday of every month. Coral Castle is located at 28655 South Dixie Hwy., [...]
Charles Deering Estate
Posted by: | CommentsCharles Deering Estate — The estate covers a 440-acre property and mansion. The grounds have the largest coastal tropical hardwood hammock in the United States. Guided day and moonlight canoe tours are available by appointment.Charles Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 235-1668.
Fairchild Garden
Posted by: | CommentsFairchild Garden – The 83 acre garden contains an extensive collection of tropical plants. Visitors can enjoy tram, audio and walking tours, as well as a butterfly garden, a bird watching section, and a tropical fruit tree pavilion. There is also a 13-acre palm collection, a green house with orchids, and the only outdoor tropical [...]
Venetian Pool
Posted by: | CommentsSwim in the Venetian Pool — Formed from a rock quarry in 1923, this is the only swimming pool on the National Register of Historic Places. This chlorine-free pool is fed with cool spring water, and features two waterfalls, a three-story observation tower, coral rock caves, and a palm-fringed island. The pool ranges in depth [...]
Bahamas Day Cruise
Posted by: | CommentsBahamas Day Cruise - Discovery cruise ship offers daily cruises to Grand Bahama Island. One-way Bahamas trips start at $39. Cruises depart daily from the Port in Fort Lauderdale at 7:45am, and return at 10pm.
IMAX Movies
Posted by: | CommentsWatch an IMAX Movie – The 300-seat IMAX Theater is located inside the Museum of Science in Fort Lauderdale; (Map); Phone (954) 463-4629.
Skydiving Miami
Posted by: | CommentsSkydiving Over the Everglades – Located at Homestead Airport, Skydiving Miami has the closest dropzone to Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. They offer solo skydives and tandem parachute jumps where the instructor remains attached to the student during free fall. Skydivers accelerate to a speed of 120 mph, and open the shoot at 6,000 feet. Jumps [...]
Coconut Cove Waterpark
Posted by: | CommentsCoconut Cove Waterpark & Recreation Center 11200 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33498 (561) 274 – 1140
Lion Country Safari
Posted by: | CommentsLion Country Safari — This drive-through safari-like theme park is 45 miles north of Miami. The Park claims to be the first cageless zoo in the United States. Lion Country Safari is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd., Loxahatchee; Phone (561) 793-1084.
Rapids Water Park
Posted by: | Commentsis located in West Palm Beach,Florida. Rapids offers over a million and a halfgallons of adventure and 12 acres of funincluding: 2 wavepools, a lazy river, 4 waterslides,3 cascading waterfalls, 2 shipwrecks, 10 fountains,5 water fountain mushrooms, over a dozenfloating swamp animals, a toddler water play area,2 snack bars, and an 18-hole mini golf course. [...]
